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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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